Paige Turner RN

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  1. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    It seems that recently on our medical floor MD's have been hesitant to order PCA for patients that appear to be or have a hx of "drug seeking." Instead they order 1 mg of either morphine or dilaudid...

  2. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Ortho, I get your point. I wasn't thinking. I work night shift and there aren't alot of extra people in the room to push the button. On day shift there are more eyes to ensure no one is pushing the...

  3. hourly pain meds vs PCA

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    To me it doesn't matter who pushes the button. the lockout prevents too frequent doses. I think a PCA with a basal rate for overnight is the way to go. That way if the pt is sleeping they continue to...

  4. Old Topic about night shift and melatonin

    Paige Turner RN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    There are currently 3 people where I work using Melatonin and they LOVE it. They do have lots of strange dreams but are able to sleep for up to 12 hours! I am lucky enough not to need it (yet). Hope...

  5. more scrubs

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear tall scrubs and am haveing a hard time finding low to moderate cost pants (with pockets). Plain tie waist. Can you

  6. Critical thinking exercise

    Paige Turner RN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    make sure its connected to the

  7. Critical thinking exercise

    Paige Turner RN replied to Teacher Sue's topic in General Nursing

    check for kinks..................if there has truly been no urine for 2 hours I would call doc for

  8. 12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

    Paige Turner RN replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    RNPAL ............good for you for having your priorities straight........your child will always remember you putting them first...............................................

  9. 12 Hour Shifts v. 8 Hour Shifts - When did it all change?

    Paige Turner RN replied to RNPATL's topic in General Nursing

    12 hour shifts and kids don't mix...................your children will grow and be gone before you know it......................your time with them is most important, never let work cause you to miss...

  10. Just diagnosed (diabetes type II)

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Went to the MD for my yearly exam. Mentioned that I thought I might have a UTi she did a UA and found glucose..........sent me for FBS (130)......had me do a repeat and a HA1C (135 and 8.2) When she...

  11. IV albumin

    Paige Turner RN replied to rileygrl11's topic in Medical-Surgical

    where I work the albumin comes with it's own tubing................. never had a problem with

  12. In One Sentence; if you weren't a nurse, you'd be a ________

    Paige Turner RN replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    A door greeter at Wal-mart

  13. just curious

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone out there besides me having problems with pens that smear??????? Anyone know of any that don't................I am having a terrible time with

  14. just curious

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Liquid pencil??? Who makes them???? It seems to be the gel pens I am having a problem with...............I like the way they write but they are

  15. High alert meds: Can you name them?

    Paige Turner RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    thanks................

  16. High alert meds: Can you name them?

    Paige Turner RN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    went to the site couldn't find the story ......would like more info,

  17. Need to find cheap airfare, family member ill

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, I am hoping that some wise person who travels can help me out. We just got word that my son in laws dad is ill. We are in WA and he lives in TN. Nashville is the nearest airport. We need to...

  18. Need to find cheap airfare, family member ill

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for all of your advice and well wishes. Will be online using all your good tips thanks

  19. IV Dilantin

    Paige Turner RN replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    what typo's???????

  20. IV Dilantin

    Paige Turner RN replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    soft tissue injury related to IV administration of Dilantin. We just had a patient that had it. I googled it and found several good

  21. IV Dilantin

    Paige Turner RN replied to LINUS's topic in General Nursing

    And, be careful of purple glove

  22. noc's or eves??????

    Paige Turner RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all. I have been working noc's for the last month and a half due to restructure. I like the shift and the people but I hate my schedule 3 on 1 off 4 on 1 off 2 on 3 off. I have talked about this...

  23. noc's or eves??????

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    that is what I am hoping

  24. noc's or eves??????

    Paige Turner RN replied to Paige Turner RN's topic in General Nursing

    Rena that is just it..........I want a noc schedule that doesn't have me only getting 1 noc off in a row......I guess the question is, since they are always short on nights and it is difficult to get...

  25. Feeling "imperfect"? Comparing yourself to others?....then please read this !

    Paige Turner RN replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    thanks that was nice, and yes, I am a cracked